Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

Many special experiences are joyful or thrilling, such as flying for the first time, a big sports moment, or the excitement of a first concert. Young musicians should find this both easily accessible and

With a stirring melody, driving rhythms and an energetic pulse that just won't quit, this action-packed selection is sure to fire up students and audiences alike.

Waking up on a cold winter day. Sledding. Hot chocolate. It's a snow day! This warmhearted original work is craftily designed using only the notes of the D major scale. With its bright melodies and jingle

A celebratory and extremely versatile work, the majestic lines sweep throughout the ensemble amid a backdrop of pulsating rhythms. Perform it with your developing ensemble alone, or add the more accessible

Perfect for any concert opener or closer, this wonderful work for beginning orchestra takes musicians and audiences on a mythical journey through the sky. Dramatic scoring and creative harmonies make your

Super fun for first year players! Elliot really knows what beginners are capable of and this piece lets them have fun doing what they can, while really making some music. Lots of open string fifths will

Especially well suited for first-year students, this dark-sounding piece will give students a mature, full sound. Written in B natural minor, it utilizes only the notes of the D major scale with easy finger

Through the jungles of southern Mexico, the Aztec warrior's journey is full of adventure and danger. This exciting work for young string orchestra is set in B minor using only notes on the D and A

Shambling creatures made of metal come to life in this eerie offering for beginning orchestra. This energetic piece utilizes only the first six notes of the D major scale while also carefully introducing F

Get ready to rock! And improvise! And learn notes on the G string! G Street Rock promotes both music literacy and creativity. A four-bar vamp allows students to improvise or perform suggested

Beginning orchestras will enjoy this contemporary, rhythmic original work! Simple repeated eighths and a melody that calls for full bow strokes will give your students a chance to practice the basic skills

There's a ninja on the loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra. Your students will love making up storylines for what happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece that uses only the notes of the

Full of educational opportunities, this driving and wonderfully melodic piece for younger orchestras abounds with slurred string crossings, staccato and legato bowing technique, low second fingering, and a

Aliens are attacking... from the attic! Your beginning orchestra will love this fun programmatic work. Violins and violas play tense staccato ostinatos while the cellos and bass play an ominous melody below

With a sound like it's from medieval times, this powerful composition takes your young orchestra musicians on a musical journey that is at first aggressive, then moves to a more heartfelt lyrical theme

This sparkling, energetic original work for young players is patterned after the classic compositional style of Mozart. It's perfect for propelling your students up to the next level of difficulty, while

A moving tribute to the people we admire, whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country, this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the cello part, and a

A great change of pace at any performance! Based on the pentatonic scale, the melody moves from D major to B minor offering colors and textures rarely found in pieces for young orchestras. Written in ABA

Strong from the start, the bold-sounding minor music will engage your students. This piece has the flavor of action movie music that beginning students will love to play. It will come together in a hurry,

Imagine cruising down Highway 101 in Southern California, the convertible top down, wind in your hair, radio set to your favorite rock station - this is the vibe of The 101. Carefully crafted using

This original work for beginning string orchestra is an excellent introduction to simple syncopation. Using only notes of the D scale, it passes the melody to all sections and is a great opportunity to